Overview
ETE PATOS is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Patos, Paraíba, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,083 people and discharges 787.62 units of treated effluent.
ETE PATOS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Patos, Paraíba, Brazil, serving the local population. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for municipal wastewater in Brazil, ensuring reduction of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. With a population served of 7,083, the plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for communities of this size. Secondary treatment is typical for medium-sized agglomerations in the region, meeting the country's water quality standards. The treated effluent from ETE PATOS is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the surrounding watershed. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding water resources in the semi-arid region of Paraíba, supporting downstream ecosystems and water availability.
Environmental context
ETE PATOS discharges into the local watershed within the Paraíba River basin, which flows through the semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and communities. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PATOS is located in Patos, Paraíba, Brazil, in the Jardim Magnólia neighborhood near Matadouro.
ETE PATOS serves approximately 7,083 people in the Patos area.
ETE PATOS provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
ETE PATOS operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
ETE PATOS protects local water bodies in the Paraíba River basin by treating wastewater before discharge, helping maintain water quality in a semi-arid region where water resources are critical.
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